Kimberley Aborigines’ fight for James Price point is now against WA’s Premier

Investigative reporter

The Goolarabooloo fought off Woodside, and are ready to fight Western Australia’s Premier, too.

The Kimberley’s songlines at risk

As the Goolarabooloo battle to protect James Price Point in the Kimberley, Fairfax Media joins them on their ancient songline, the 84-kilometre Lurujarri Trail.

Before Australia’s east coast had ever heard of James Price Point, even before the Broome township realised the high stakes, Goolarabooloo senior law man Phil Roe fought a guerilla-like battle against resources giant Woodside. It was Roe, a few mates and, of all…